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QPR have signed Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker for an undisclosed fee.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old, who only joined the Bluebirds from Tottenham last summer, has signed a four-year deal.<\/p>\n

Caulker used to play under Harry Redknapp at Tottenham and is a long-term admirer of new team-mate Rio Ferdinand.<\/p>\n

“Harry was a big factor and Rio was also a big draw,” he said. “It was important for me to be back playing in the Premier League.”<\/p>\n

Caulker played all 38 Premier League games for Cardiff last season, scoring five goals as the Bluebirds were relegated to the Championship.<\/p>\n

The centre-back was part of Redknapp’s squad at Tottenham, but did not make a Premier League appearance during the manager’s tenure.<\/p>\n

“Harry was very keen for me to join and that was a big plus, knowing the manager wants you,” he added.<\/p>\n

“As for Rio, he has been a role model of mine for many years and to have the opportunity to play alongside him was something I felt I couldn’t miss out on.”<\/p>\n

Caulker has made one England appearance, in November 2012, scoring in a 4-2 friendly defeat by Sweden.<\/p>\n

QPR boss Redknapp believes he has got a player who will only improve.<\/p>\n

“Steven is young, he’s a good age and he’s already a fine player – but he has so much more potential and it’s a really excellent signing for the club,” he said.<\/p>\n

“He’s got everything to be a top, top centre-half, so I couldn’t be more pleased to have him.”<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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